Balofloxacin

What Are The Uses Of Balofloxacin?

Balofloxacin,  a Fluoroquinolone, is used in the treatment of various bacterial infections like:

• Infective ophthalmitis
• Sinusitis
• Acute exacerbation
• Chronic bronchitis
• Skin infections
• Communal pneumonia

What Are The Side Effects Of Balofloxacin?

The most common side effects of Balofloxacin are:

• Headache
• Irritation
• Abdominal pain
• Fever
• Dizziness

Sometimes severe side effects such as the following may also be observed:

• Gastro intestinal disturbances
• Peripheral neuropathy
• Please consult a physician if the symptoms are persistent.

What Are The Contraindications Of Balofloxacin?

Please inform your doctor if you have any of the following conditions:

• Hyper sensitivity towards the drug Balofloxacin or any other allergies.
• Tendon rupture
• Nervousness/anxiety
• Slow heartbeat/heart beat